In their pursuit of Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, Chelsea seems to have made significant strides. This month, the 21-year-old striker has been strongly linked to a move to Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca tries to bolster his front line. Delap, whose contract at Portman Road expires in June 2029, has already made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season, tallying eight goals and dishing out two assists. Being a vital member of Kieran McKenna’s team, he has given the promoted team a chance to survive.
Due to his outstanding performances, the England Under-21 international has generated interest from a number of elite clubs, including Chelsea. Delap, who moved to Ipswich from Manchester City in the summer for £20 million, has long been admired by the West London squad, according to football.london. Christopher Nkunku has been extensively connected to leaving, and the West London team has long been searching for another striker to cover and compete for the Senegal international. During his opportunities under Maresca, Nkunku tried to pretend to be a lone no. 9.
Chelsea given huge Liam Delap transfer boost
After joining the Tractor Boys from Manchester City during the summer transfer window, the Englishman has had a fantastic debut season in the Premier League. He has scored eight goals this season, including an all-action showing against the Blues last month that included a goal and an assist. Many clubs have expressed interest in that, and although Man City has a buyback provision that makes things more difficult, Jacobs thinks the Blues are the front-runners to sign him at the end of the current campaign.
According to earlier reports, Delap is eager to join the Blues, and Jacobs’ mention of “player buy-in” supports that notion. Ipswich reportedly put a huge £50 million price tag on his head this summer in an attempt to ward off interest in their 21-year-old forward, but he will be costly. Even so, at just 21, his arrival at Stamford Bridge has the potential to set up the Blues for the upcoming ten years.
